Thursday, September 13, 2012

MADRIGAL TICKETS ON SALE MON., SEP. 24

2011 Madrigal Singers directed by Dr. Rowland Blackley.

Tickets for the 37th Annual Madrigal Feaste go on sale to the public on
Monday, September 24 at 12 p.m. Patrons are reminded that this is a very
popular event and the box office will be incredibly busy. For
immediate service, the box office recommends that patrons come to the
box office window located in the lobby of Hugo Young Theatre at the
corner of College Avenue and Grant Street or order online at www.ashland.edu/tickets
(additional fees apply for online orders). Patrons can also call the
box office at 419.289.5125, but phone lines are expected to be busy.

Ashland
University Department of Music produces the annual
Madrigal Feaste which is slated for Wednesday through Sunday, November 28 – December 2. All performances begin at 6:30 PM in Redwood Hall.

Directed by Dr. Rowland Blackley, director of choral
activities, the Madrigal Feaste is a dinner theater based on the period of
Queen Elizabeth I of England around 1600. With entertainment provided
throughout the evening, the event includes Christmas carols, ceremonial music
and madrigals performed by the Ashland University Chamber Singers while the
Madrigal Players present a new play each year along with other theatrical
stunts throughout the evening. Performer costumes are designed as authentic
reconstructions of period apparel; and the Feaste includes a four-course meal
culminating in flaming bread pudding. Vegetarian meals are available upon
request at the time of ticket purchase.

The 2012 Madrigal Feaste Chamber Singers feature
Jordan Black as the King and Katie Vargo as the Queen along with their
court including Bret Cowden, Matthew Dawson, Sam Diemer, Christopher
Goffos, D. R. Haught, Derek Jackenheimer, Emily Jeppesen, Erin
Lingenfelter, Courtney McCreary, Emily Plank, Jacob Poiner, Brandy Riha,
Andrew Shaffer, Emily Springer and Alex VanScoy. Led by Eddie Carney as
the Jester, the Madrigal Players will be announced at a later date.

Tickets for the event are $26 for adults; $15 for children
under 12; and $23 for groups of 10 or more. A special $11 ticket is
available to Ashland University students for the Wednesday performance only. A
vegetarian option is available upon request at the time of ticket purchase. Due to preparation of meals,
tickets are not available at the door.

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